Recreation Coordinator – Fitness & Adult Programs Grand Junction

About the Position

The City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an enthusiastic Recreation Coordinator – Fitness & Adult Programs to lead the daily fitness operations of our brand-new Community Recreation Center. This position oversees hiring, training, and supervising group fitness instructors and program staff while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for everyone. The coordinator will plan and manage fitness programs and other adult programs that engage the community and promote health and wellbeing.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we prepare for the opening of the new CRC. The CRC featuresковые three-lane indoor track, over 7,000 square feet of fitness space with a variety of cardio, weight, and circuit training equipment, an outdoor artificial turf area with additional strength and functional training equipment, and three group fitness rooms. We’re looking for a motivated leader who’s passionate about building strong teams, fostering learning, and creating great experiences for our community.

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work‑life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer‑matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of assigned staff.
• Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or isincoordinate staff training.
• Organize, coordinate, implement and supervise the day‑to‑day operations of assigned recreational programs and activities.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing recreation programs.
• Schedule usage of recreational facilities for activities.

This position is a safety‑sอโ่ sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

• Two (2) years of experience in the coordination or implementation of recreational programs.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation administration, leisure studies or a related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/First Aid certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is desirable.
• Possottage of, or ability to obtain, AFFA, ISSA, ACE or similar certification.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.